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Padreiro (Salvador e Santa Cristina) United Commune (Portugal)

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União das Freguesias de Padreiro (Salvador e Santa Cristina), Concelho de Arcos de Valdevez, Distrito de Viana do Castelo


[Padreiro (Salvador e Santa Cristina) united commune] 2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2006
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About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2006

Coat of arms

Shield Argent, a calvary Sable between two branches of maple, leaved Vert and fruited Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "UNIÃO DAS FREGUESIAS DE PADREIRO (SALVADOR E SANTA CRISTINA)"
Meaning:
The calvary is representing the former Salvador commune, while the branches are representing the former Santa Cristina commune.
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2006

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: II Série on 28 January 2015
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2006


Former Salvador de Padreiro commune (until 2013)

[Salvador de Padreiro commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 1 Jan 2016

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Or, a calvary Sable flanked by bushes of basil (Latin: Ocimum basilicum), each one grafted into a flower pot Gules. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "PADREIRO - SALVADOR"
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 7 September 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016


Presentation of Salvador de Padreiro

Salvador de Padreiro Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Arcos de Valdevez Municipality (q.v.); it had 301 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 2.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016


Former Santa Cristina de Padreiro commune (until 2013)

[Santa Cristina de Padreiro commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Argent, a branch of maple Vert fruited Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank)and white scroll with inscription in black initials "PADREIRO - SANTA CRISTINA".
Meaning:
The branch of maple (Port.: padreiro) is canting.
Source: communal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 22 March 2005
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016


Presentation of Santa Cristina de Padreiro

Santa Cristina de Padreiro Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Arcos de Valdevez Municipality (q.v.); it had 76 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 2.4 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Jan 2016


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